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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-04-2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 826
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Ok yes the parking light annunciation does come...

Ok yes the parking light annunciation does come on when I set the break.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-04-2018, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 826
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Convertible top will not move

Hello,

I searched around and have some ideas, but I could use some more detailed help.

The convertible top will not retract (terrible time of year for this problem in Arizona!!). Anyway, when I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-16-2017, 01:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,660
Posted By BoomerRoadie
That is exactly where I found mine but for $25.00...

That is exactly where I found mine but for $25.00 after shipping.

Thx!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-15-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,660
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Yeah. I did spend the extra money. It's on order...

Yeah. I did spend the extra money. It's on order now. Monday.....

So my plan is to check and see if the cap itself stops the leak. That should be any easy check too. If that clears the problem, I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-14-2017, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Sure. You can call it whatever you want. I'm...

Sure. You can call it whatever you want. I'm just looking for suggestions on a head rest support. That's all.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-14-2017, 03:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,660
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Any particularly strong opinions of the Porsche...

Any particularly strong opinions of the Porsche coolant cap vs. an after market version? $36.00 after shipping vs. $10.00 after shipping!

Seems like a simple enough part...

Thoughts?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Head rest support?

Hi.
My '97 Box has the factory seats and the way my body is built, my head falls short of the back-head rest. I need to install some sort of an extra support that makes the backrest protrude forward...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2017, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,660
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Hi. I looked again closely at the carpet...

Hi.

I looked again closely at the carpet and trunk. Everything looks really good. But....I did notice that the "cup" section that the water cap and oil cap sit is often just a little wet. Plus...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2017, 11:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,660
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Ok. I will take another look. Last check, the...

Ok. I will take another look. Last check, the carpet was good a dry.

I have no idea what type of coolant was used before I added simple water. Maybe the maintenance records will show, but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2017, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,675
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Awesome reply. Thank you!

Awesome reply. Thank you!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2017, 09:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,660
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Oh.... Well then...That's helpful...

Oh....

Well then...That's helpful information. I have a leak!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2017, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,675
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Maintenance and Inspection Schedule (Excel Tool)

Dudes of the 986Forum,

I am trying to put together a list of maintenance items that should be regularly replaced and inspected at their prescribed interval. I have collected a few items and their...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2017, 08:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,660
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Sounds good. But can you guys tell me how...

Sounds good.

But can you guys tell me how often you top off the water reservoir? What's a normal amount and how much do you add at a time?

I just need a benchmark to work with.

Thanks!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-12-2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,660
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Water Pump (indications of problems)?

Hi. First, I have a "97 Boxster with 45K miles. The water pump was last changed in 2010 when it has 28,600 miles. So it has about 17K miles on the pump, but of course 7 years on it too.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2017, 09:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,862
Posted By BoomerRoadie
This is EXACTLY my question too!! How is it...

This is EXACTLY my question too!! How is it possibel to jack the front of the car at the proper front jack location AND THEN place the jack stand in the same place the lift is????

So...I believe...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-08-2017, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,681
Posted By BoomerRoadie
When lifting the front of a Boxster, is there a...

When lifting the front of a Boxster, is there a single point in the front you can lift the entire front end that is well clear of the two front jack points?

If so, where is that point?

The idea...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2017, 07:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By BoomerRoadie
So cool! I didn't have a Captain Obvious moment!!...

So cool! I didn't have a Captain Obvious moment!!

I was kinda worried that you guys would have all jumped on me, 'yeah, yeah, yeah...manual page 87, been there done it....'

HAHA.

Cool. I use...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2017, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Fog Lights/DTR Lights -- Captain Obvious or Helpful?

Hi all,

I've read a few posts here about day time running lights on the older models and even the DIY hack on the DIY pages.

But I'm curious if others can do this on their cars. I have a "97...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2017, 02:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 921
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Got it! Thanks.

Got it!

Thanks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 921
Posted By BoomerRoadie
location of Cabin Air Filter (1997 model)

I feel kinda dumb. I can't find the cabin air filter on my 1997 Box. I thought it was located just to the left of the battery (sitting in the driver seat). I opened up the two panes to get to it, but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-05-2017, 07:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,504
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Yeah that doesn't sound like fun to me. I was...

Yeah that doesn't sound like fun to me. I was just surprised my the improvement I've seen. It does not seem to make sense to me.

What I did leave out is that I have a 5-speed and during this time...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-05-2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,504
Posted By BoomerRoadie
Bringing back an old post... I've noticed my...

Bringing back an old post...

I've noticed my gas mileage improving as well. But first...

I drive a 1997 Boxster, so I know many of you have a more powerful engine and different efficiency,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-05-2017, 07:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,233
Posted By BoomerRoadie
I'll just add to the general theme here. I...

I'll just add to the general theme here.

I too was very concerned about this question as I was considering buying a 1997 Boxster with just 32,000 miles on her. I asked a lot of questions and came...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-20-2017, 04:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,640
Posted By BoomerRoadie
This is the best thread ever!! Balls, sack,...

This is the best thread ever!!

Balls, sack, Johnson....can we get a "shaft" in there too!

Great looking car btw....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-19-2017, 04:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,235
Posted By BoomerRoadie
So wait...I'm confused, but very happy it's...

So wait...I'm confused, but very happy it's fixed.


First you said they put in 5W40, then 0W40, isn't that right?

So are you saying they STILL put the wrong oil in the second time and now...
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